Overview:

The Aruba 340 series access points provide the fastest 802.11ac gigabit data speeds and superb user experience for mobile devices and applications in a digital workplace. Designed with an integrated, 802.3bz Compliant, HPE SmartRate multi-gig Ethernet port to eliminate wired bottlenecks, these APs offer unmatched wireless performance and capacity. The unique and flexible dual-5 GHz architecture of the 340 series offers a way to double 5 GHz capacity where needed, without compromise or restrictions.

Thanks to Aruba’s advanced ClientMatch technology, the 340 series can automatically detect and classify 802.11ac Wave 2 capable mobile devices. This allows ClientMatch to automatically group Wave 2 capable devices onto a single Wave 2 radio so that performance benefits of multi-user MIMO can be realized — without the adverse effects of slower 802.11ac and traditional 802.11n capable mobile devices. This means increased network capacity and a boost in network efficiency.

With maximum data rates of 2,166 Mbps in the 5 GHz band1 and 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (for an aggregate peak data rate of 3.0 Gbps in dual-band mode and 4.3 Gbps in dual-5 GHz mode), the 340 series APs deliver a best-in-class, next-generation 802.11ac Wi-Fi infrastructure that is ideal for lecture halls, auditoriums, public venues, and high-density office environments.

These high performance and high density 340 Series 802.11ac access points support up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth (VHT160), and 4 spatial streams (4SS) for both SU- and MU-MIMO communications.

The 340 series APs have an integrated Bluetooth Low- Energy (BLE) radio, which can be used as an Aruba beacon for advanced location, indoor wayfinding, and to enable proximity-based push notification services. The integrated beacon radio also enables the remote management of battery-powered and other standalone beacons in a large- scale network of Aruba beacons. It enables businesses to leverage mobility context to develop applications that can deliver an enhanced user experience and increase the value of the wireless network for organizations.

CHOOSE YOUR DEPLOYMENT AND OPERATING MODES

The Aruba 340 Series APs offer a choice of deployment and operating modes to meet your unique management and deployment requirements:

The 340 Series AP is a unified AP that supports both controller-based and controller-less deployment modes, providing maximum flexibility.

For large installations across multiple sites, the Aruba Activate service significantly reduces deployment time by automating device provisioning, firmware upgrades, and inventory management. With Aruba Activate, the Instant APs are factory-shipped to any site and configure themselves when powered up.

Benefits:

Unified AP – deploy with or without controller

The 340 Series APs can be deployed in either controller- based (ArubaOS) or controllerless (InstantOS) deployment mode

Dual Radio 4x4 802.11ac access point with Multi-User MIMO (wave 2)

Supports up to 2,166 Mbps per radio in the 5 GHz band (with 4SS/VHT80 or 2SS/VHT160 clients) and up to 800 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (with 4SS/VHT40 clients)

Antenna polarization diversity (fixed) for optimized RF performance

Optional dual-5 GHz mode supported, where the 2.4 GHz radio is converted to a second 5 GHz radio

Both 5 GHz radios providing full coverage, doubling the performance and capacity

Unlike competitive solutions, the 340 Series is designed to isolate the two 5 GHz transmitters for higher performance

Conversion can be manual/fixed, or automatic and dynamic (software controlled, under-the hood), based on system-wide capacity and load in both bands

HPE SmartRate uplink Ethernet port (E0)

Supports up to 2.5 Gbps with NBase-T and IEEE 802.3bz Ethernet compatibility

Backwards compatible with 100/1000Base-T

Hitless PoE failover between both Ethernet ports

Built-in Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) radio

Enables location-based services with BLE-enabled mobile devices receiving signals from multiple Aruba Beacons at the same time

Intelligent Power Monitoring (IPM)

Enables the AP to continuously monitor and report its actual power consumption and optionally make autonomous decisions to disable certain capabilities based on the amount of power available to the unit

Software configurable to disable capabilities in certain orders. For the 340 Series Access Points, by default, the USB interface will be the first feature to turn off if the AP power consumption exceeds the available power budget

When powered by a direct DC power source, the AP will operate without restrictions

When powered by PoE and with the IPM feature enabled, the AP will start up in unrestricted mode, but it may apply restrictions depending on the PoE budget and actual power. What IPM restrictions to apply, and in what order, is programmable.

When powered by PoE with the IPM feature disabled, the AP will apply some fixed restrictions:

The USB interface is disabled when using an 802.3at PoE power source

The USB interface and second Ethernet port (E1 if E0 is used, otherwise E0) are disabled, and both radios are restricted to 2x2 operation (AP in dual-radio mode) or 1x1 operation (AP in dual-5 GHz mode) when using an 802.3af PoE power source

All numbers above are without an external USB device connected. When sourcing the full 5W power budget to such a device, the incremental (worst-case) power consumption for the AP is up to 6W (DC) or 6.6W (PoE)

Maximum (worst-case) power consumption in idle mode: 11W (DC or PoE)

Mounting

The AP ships with two (black) mounting clips to attach to a 9/16-inch or 15/16-inch flat T-bar drop-tile ceiling

Several optional mount kits are available to attach the AP to a variety of surfaces; see the Ordering Information section below for details

Mechanical

Dimensions and weight (unit, excluding mount accessories):

22.5 cm (W) x 22.4 cm (D) x 5.2 cm (H)

8.9” (W) x 8.9” (D) x 2.0” (H)

1.05 kg or 2.31 lbs

Dimensions and weight (shipping):

33.9 cm (W) x 29 cm (D) x 8.8 cm (H)

13.3” (W) x 11.4” (D) x 3.5” (H)

1.65 kg or 3.63 lbs

Environmental

Operating:

Temperature: 0° C to +50° C (+32° F to +122° F)

Humidity: 5% to 93% non-condensing

Storage and transportation:

Temperature: -40° C to +70° C (-40° F to +158° F)

Reliability

MTBF: 640khrs (73yrs) at +25C operating temperature:

Regulatory

FCC/ISED

CE Marked

RED Directive 2014/53/EU

EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU

UL/IEC/EN 60950

EN 60601-1-1, EN60601-1-2

For more country-specific regulatory information and approvals, please see your Aruba representative.

Regulatory Model Numbers

AP-344: APIN0344

AP-345: APIN0345

Certifications

CB Scheme Safety, cTUVus

CBUL2043 plenum rating

Wi-Fi Alliance certified 802.11a/b/g/n, ac

Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ ac (with wave 2 features)

Warranty

Aruba limited lifetime warranty

Minimum Software Versions

ArubaOS & Aruba InstantOS 8.3.0.0

Wireless Radio Specifications:

RF Performance Table

Maximum transmit power (dBm) per transmit chain

Receiver sensitivity (dBm) per receive chain

2.4 GHz - 802.11b

1 Mbps

18.0

-97.0

11 Mbps

18.0

-88.0

2.4 GHz - 802.11g

6 Mbps

18.0

-94.0

54 Mbps

16.0

-76.0

2.4 GHz - 802.11n HT20

MCS0/8/16/24

18.0

-94.0

MCS7/15/23/31

14.0

-74.0

2.4 GHz - 802.11n HT40

MCS0/8/16/24

18.0

-91.0

MCS7/15/23/31

14.0

-71.0

5 GHz - 802.11a

6 Mbps

18.0

-92.0

54 Mbps

16.0

-74.0

5 GHz - 802.11n HT20

MCS0/8/16/24

18.0

-92.0

MCS7/15/23/31

14.0

-71.0

5 GHz - 802.11n HT40

MCS0/8/16/24

18.0

-89.0

MCS7/15/23/31

14.0

-68.0

5 GHz - 802.11ac VHT20

MCS0

18.0

-92.0

MCS9

12.0

-66.0

MCS11

10.0

-60.0

5 GHz - 802.11ac VHT40

MCS0

18.0

-89.0

MCS9

12.0

-63.0

MCS11

10.0

-57.0

5 GHz - 802.11ac VHT80

MCS0

18.0

-86.0

MCS9

12.0

-60.0

MCS11

10.0

-54.0

5 GHz - 802.11ac VHT160

MCS0

18.0

-81.0

MCS9

12.0

-55.0

MCS11

10.0

-49.0

Note: Table shows the maximum hardware capability of the AP (excluding antenna and MIMO/MRC gain). Actual maximum transmit power may be limited below these numbers to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.